Lead community nutrition interventions that prevent chronic diseases and optimize
health and human development.
Focus on achieving and maintaining health, all while emphasizing the changing nutritional
needs throughout our lives. Work cooperatively with other nutrition professionals
to improve the overall health of both the individuals and communities you serve.
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120
Why earn a nutrition major?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
Our graduates are nutrition professionals skilled in applying the science of nutrition
to help individuals, groups and communities in making healthy food and lifestyle choices.
Through the nutrition degree program you'll be able to:
Demonstrate an accurate understanding of the science of normal nutrition
Conduct needs assessments and develop nutrition interventions
Employ effective teaching strategies for individuals, groups or through community
education programming
Understand the influence of socioeconomic, cultural, social, psychological and ethnic
food consumption issues and trends on nutrition practice
A human nutrition degree requires professional, supervised practice in human nutrition.
This program prepares students for professional and graduate programs in health and
nutrition.
Licensure laws for nutritionists vary from state to state. Graduates do not qualify
for licensure in North Dakota.
UND's Nutrition Major
Complete 180 hours of supervised practice.
Work side-by-side with a nutrition professional in the community to gain hands-on
work experience.
Participate in 50 hours of service learning for personal and academic development.
Human Nutrition degree graduates commonly find positions in a wide range of organizations,
agencies and businesses, such as:
Child nutrition or Head Start
Federal food and nutrition programs
Public health departments
Cooperative Extension Systems
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Wellness programs and fitness centers
Human Nutrition Degree Jobs
Because of the strong background in science, graduates are well positioned for success
in a range of graduate programs. Some UND Human Nutrition graduates successfully attend
medical and dental schools. Other pursue programs for physicians' assistants, physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Nutrition Major Courses
N&D 441. Nutritional Biochemistry. 4 Credits.
A comprehensive investigation of the nutritional needs of humans with emphasis on nutritional biochemistry and current issues. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in N&D 240, CHEM 116 or CHEM 340, BIMD 220 and BIMD 221 or PPT 301. S.
N&D 325. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. 3 Credits.
Optimal growth and development throughout the lifespan requires proper nutrition that begins prior to conception. This course examines nutritional needs of Individuals rior to conception, during pregnancy and lactation, and throughout childhood, adolescence, and all of adulthood. The course will study the nutrient needs for each phase of the life cycle. Students will learn about the influence of nutrition on growth and development, as well as the physiological and developmental basis for food choice and dietary recommendations. Prerequisite: N&D 240. F.
N&D 240. Fundamentals of Nutrition. 3 Credits.
This introductory course focuses on basic elements of nutrition science. Emphasis is placed on nutrients, their functions and food sources, and discussion about how food behavior translates into nutritional health. The course also includes current topics such as fad diets, phytochemicals, and sports nutrition. Students learn to apply the principles of nutrition to their own food intake to improve their nutritional health. F,S,SS.
N&D 344. Nutrition Education and Counseling. 3 Credits.
Introduces students to counseling and learning theories for application with individuals and groups in clinical or community settings. Students will develop basic skills necessary to design and implement nutrition education programs and will practice application of principles learned in nutrition counseling. Prerequisite: N&D 240. F.
N&D 240. Fundamentals of Nutrition. 3 Credits.
This introductory course focuses on basic elements of nutrition science. Emphasis is placed on nutrients, their functions and food sources, and discussion about how food behavior translates into nutritional health. The course also includes current topics such as fad diets, phytochemicals, and sports nutrition. Students learn to apply the principles of nutrition to their own food intake to improve their nutritional health. F,S,SS.
N&D 345. Community Nutrition. 3 Credits.
This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to plan programs and promote nutritional well-being to the public. Through readings, lectures and class discussions, students work in teams to select a community to assess, research it relative to interrelated health, social and economic concerns, and identify nutrition priorities that need to be addressed in that community. A graduated series of assignments culminates in a written program proposal and oral presentation to address the needs of the community. Students hone speaking and writing skills, and learn how to assess the work of others, to give helpful feedback, and to work effectively to complete group and individuals assignments. Prerequisites or Corequisites: N&D 325 and N&D 344. S.
Best Nutrition Degree
Our human nutrition degree ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability,
and career outcomes.
